Saturday, May 10, 2014

Thank you, Mom!

Two of my biggest teachers in my life have been my mom and my daughter, Sofia. My mom has always told me "Being a mother is the greatest honor in life." It wasn't until I became a mom almost seven years ago that I understood what she meant.

With an abundance of gratitude for my mom, I share some of her best teachings. She's never heavy-handed, always teaching by example and how she lives her life.

1. Love unconditionally.

2. Treat everyone with respect - from the parking garage attendant to the big boss.

3. See beauty in everything.

4. Love God and attend church regularly.

5. Exercise every day.

6. Eat nutritious food - unprocessed and plant-based as much as possible.

7. Give great gifts - and take great care in packaging them and tying beautiful bows.

8. Always have fresh flowers in your home.

9. Thinks positively - always.

10. Do not gossip.

11. Get involved in the community and give back.

12. Smile and say "hello" to strangers.

13. When possible, send a handwritten note, instead of an email or text.

14. Use medicine as little as possible - use natural remedies as often as possible.

15. Forgive.

16. Create rituals and traditions - even if your kids tease you. They will appreciate them as adults.

What are the best life lessons you've learned from your mom? Why don't you take this opportunity to let her know, and thank her? And while you're at it, how about writing the 10 Things I Love About You to your mom and include it in her Mother's Day Card?

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My mission is to live a beautiful and balanced life - inside and out - inspired my color and creativity. I am a mother, wife, daughter, sister, business owner, friend and community volunteer. I am absolutely passionate about color and bringing more beauty, style and joy to our lives.